TV: NBC-California

The Los Angeles Angels kicked off the 2018 campaign with a 6-5, eleven inning loss at Oakland. Los Angeles starter Garrett Richards was charged with four runs on seven hits and three BB including a pair of long balls over five frames. Cam Bedrosian allowed a run for a BS before Noe Ramirez absorbed the loss with a run given up in the 11th.

The Angels attack totaled 13 hits and a base on balls with Zack Cozart, Albert Pujols and Kole Calhoun cracking solo homers. Calhoun also scored twice and Andrelton Simmons recorded an RBI and scored while four players accounted for eleven hits for Los Angeles.The Angels send left hander Tyler Skaggs to the bump for his first appearance of the season. Skaggs went 2-6 with a 4.55 ERA in 16 starts in 2017 over 85 innings of work.

The Oakland Athletics overcame poor starting pitching to squeeze past the Angels thanks to stellar performances from the bullpen. Oakland starter Kendall Graveman was charged with all five runs on seven hits including three solo jacks over five innings before four relievers tossed six scoreless frames.

The Athletics saw Matt Olson go solo with Khris Davis going 2-5 with a three run bomb and four RBI’s. Marcus Semian gave he A’s three hits, pair of runs and an RBI while Matt Joyce recorded a run. Sean Manaea begins his third season with the Athletics when he opposes the Angels on Friday. Manaea made 29 starts for Oakland in 2016 where he went 12-10 with a 4.37 ERA.

LA Angels are 3-8 in their last 11 road games and LA Angels are 4-10 in their last 14 overall and LA Angels are 4-10 in their last 14 games on grass. Under is 7-1 in Oakland last 8 Friday games and Oakland are 9-2 in their last 11 home games and under is 8-2-1 in Oakland last 11 overall. Under is 12-5 in the last 17 meetings in Oakland.

I think Manaea has tremendous potential and I like him on the hill if the bats can produce once again…

Comments (0)

Activities offered by advertising links to other sites may be deemed an illegal activity in certain jurisdictions. Viewers are specifically warned that they should inquire into the legality of participating in any games and/or activities offered by such other sites. The owner of this website assumes no responsibility for the actions by and makes no representation or endorsement of any of these games and/or activities offered by the advertiser. As a condition of viewing this website viewers agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from the viewer’s participation in any of the games and/or activities offered by the advertiser.
About Us | Advertise with us | Copyright & Privacy Policy | Contact Us | Join our team | Partner with USAToday Sports Digital Properties

Copyright, 2018, Sports Chat Place LLC
All Rights Reserved.

X

Exclusive free picks sent directly to your inbox!

Exclusive free offers just for Sports Chat Place newsletter subscribers!

We never sell, give out, exchange or do anything with your email. We hate spam too!